I Can Do with Benjamin Lee
By Benjamin Lee
Introducing the “I Can Do” podcast – the ultimate destination for faith-based personal development, where spiritual growth, physical health, and personal transformation converge. Join me, a Minister, Author, Certified Christian Life Coach, and Ultraspeaking Coach, as we embark on a life-changing journey together, unlocking your true potential and empowering you to live a purpose-driven, balanced, and fulfilled life.
I Can Do with Benjamin LeeApr 04, 2020
E239:Finding Joy and Fulfillment in Hobbies and Passions
Takeaways
Taking breaks and changing routines can help provide clarity and perspective on what truly matters in life.
Engaging in hobbies and passions without the pressure of making money can bring joy and fulfillment.
Connecting with others through activities like preaching, book clubs, and playing pickleball can enhance personal growth and happiness.
Prioritizing deep work, turning off distractions like social media and email, and focusing on activities that bring energy and creativity can lead to a more fulfilling life.
Chapters
00:00 Taking Time Off and Living Intentionally
03:17 Reflecting on a Busy Month
06:09 Finding Joy in Hobbies and Passions
08:07 Connecting with Others and Growing Personally
10:29 Prioritizing Deep Work and Focusing on What Matters
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E238: The Importance of Sharpening the Saw
Summary
In this episode, Benjamin Lee discusses the concept of 'sharpening the saw' from Stephen Covey's book 'Seven Habits of Highly Effective People'. He emphasizes the importance of taking time to rest, recover, and rejuvenate in order to maintain optimal mental and physical well-being. Benjamin shares his own experience of taking a break from his podcast to focus on other interests and commitments. He encourages listeners to prioritize self-care and highlights the benefits of sharpening the saw.
E237: I Used To Be church of Christ
Summary
The speaker discusses the phenomenon of people saying 'I used to be church of Christ' and explores the reasons why some individuals leave the church. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the true nature of the church and the need to guard our faith. The speaker also highlights the significance of Bible authority and the value of love and forgiveness within the church. The talk concludes with an invitation for those in need of salvation or encouragement to come forward.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Personal Experiences
08:43 The Importance of Understanding the True Nature of the church
40:59 The Significance of Bible Authority and the Value of Love and Forgiveness in the church
E236:Finding Solitude and Personal Growth Through Walking
Takeaways
Walking is an underrated activity that has numerous benefits for physical and mental well-being.
Walking helps to move our bodies, regulate glucose levels, and improve circadian rhythm.
Taking long walks without distractions allows for mental challenges and solitude, which can promote personal growth and spiritual connection.
Walking is a simple and free activity that can have a positive impact on our overall health.
Chapters
00:00 The Underrated Benefits of Taking Long Walks
03:21 The Power of Walking in Silence
07:34 Combating Solitude Deprivation Through Long Walks
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E235: A Conversation about the Lord's Church
I have a second podcast called, "After the Amen" with Myles Hester. We recently recorded this episode and I wanted to share this with my I Can Do Platform. Myles is doing great work at the West Main Church of Christ in Lewisville Texas, where we both work together. You can find his blog at https://willingandworking.wordpress.com/
Takeaways
When asked about the kind of church one attends, it is important to define the terms and provide answers based on scripture.
The New Testament, particularly Acts chapter 2, provides a clear description of the characteristics of the church that Jesus established.
The first-century church emphasized worship, fellowship, love, and the message of salvation.
Having conversations about the church and providing truthful answers based on scripture is valuable and helps others understand the truth.
Chapters
00:00 Defining the Church
06:45 The Danger of False Doctrine
11:32 Emphasizing Worship and Emotion
24:59 Having Conversations about the Church
E234: Ganga Rivera on Life, Ultraspeaking, and Personal Growth
Takeaways
Ganga's journey from Russia to Florida started with her marriage to her husband, whom she met while translating for a yoga teacher in India.
Yoga has been a significant part of Ganga's life, providing her with a pure and transcendent experience.
Ganga struggled with religion, particularly Orthodox Christianity, and found solace in yoga and the practice of removing something extra rather than fixing things.
Her transformation in speaking has allowed her to become more comfortable expressing herself, although she still feels some butterflies in certain situations. Exploring new interests and practices, such as yoga, can lead to personal growth and self-discovery.
Accepting oneself and facing emotions are crucial steps in overcoming challenges and addictions.
Recovery is not about achieving perfection, but rather learning to manage behaviors and navigate life's messiness.
Grace and self-agency both play a role in personal growth and transformation.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:00 Discovering Ultra Speaking
05:02 The Transformation in Speaking
09:03 The Power of Removing
12:01 Continued Growth and Comfort with Speaking
14:58 From Russia to Florida
27:49 Finding Meaning and Purpose
29:09 Exploring Yoga and Spirituality
30:05 Discovering a Meditative Yoga Practice
32:34 Struggling with an Eating Disorder
35:10 The Secrecy and Shame of Addiction
38:25 Accepting and Processing Emotions
46:26 The Journey of Recovery
52:07 Embracing Imperfection and Grace
57:46 Contributing and Making an Impact
E233: Dr. Tom O'Bryan on Navigating the Environmental Toxin Maze
DR. TOM O’BRYAN, DC, CCN, DACBN, is an internationally recognized speaker focused on food sensitivities, environmental toxins and the development of autoimmune diseases. Dr. O’Bryan is considered a “Sherlock Holmes” for chronic disease and holds teaching faculty positions with the Institute for Functional Medicine and the National University of Health Sciences. He is the author of You Can Fix Your Brain and The Autoimmune Fix.
Be sure to check out his upcoming Series at https://theinflammationequation.com/lee
Takeaways
Inflammation is the root mechanism for all disease.
Wheat activates toll-like receptors in the gut, leading to leaky gut and inflammation.
Testing for wheat sensitivity can help identify the source of inflammation and guide treatment.
Environmental toxins, such as mold and indoor air pollution, can also contribute to health issues. Environmental toxins, such as mold and chemicals in personal care products, can have a significant impact on health, including the development of Alzheimer's disease.
Mercury fillings and certain triggers, like gluten, can contribute to inflammation and various health conditions, including epilepsy and schizophrenia.
Taking action to reduce exposure to toxins, such as choosing natural personal care products and being mindful of environmental factors, can help improve overall health.
Genetic variations can influence how individuals respond to certain substances, such as caffeine, highlighting the importance of personalized approaches to health.
Fasting and adopting a gluten-free Mediterranean diet are recommended strategies for reducing inflammation and promoting overall well-being.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:59 The Role of Inflammation in Disease
06:00 The Impact of Wheat on Inflammation
09:21 Testing for Wheat Sensitivity
15:40 Environmental Toxins and Family Health
21:04 Chemicals in Personal Care Products
22:25 Mercury Fillings and Triggers of Inflammation
23:23 Gluten and Epilepsy/Schizophrenia
24:57 Taking Action Against Toxins
26:16 Caffeine and Genetic Variations
29:25 Personal Journey and Changing Lives
33:27 Fasting and Inflammation
35:07 Recommended Eating Style
39:25 The Inflammation Equation Docu-series
41:42 Final Thoughts
E232: Resisting Temptation
Takeaways
Man is capable of resisting temptation, as demonstrated by examples from the Bible.
Temptation itself is not sinful; it is how we respond to it that matters.
Jesus, as our high priest, understands our struggles with temptation and provides strength and guidance.
To resist temptation, we should flee from it and set ourselves up for success. Set yourself up for success by fleeing from temptation and turning to God.
Recognize that even strong individuals can fall if not careful.
Take extreme measures to overcome sexual temptations, such as deleting social media accounts and breaking off unhealthy relationships.
Control your thoughts and actions, and seek help and accountability from fellow believers.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction: Resisting Temptation
00:28 The False Teaching of Calvinism
01:22 The Ability to Resist Temptation
03:19 Jesus as Our High Priest
04:42 Jesus' Temptation in the Wilderness
06:03 Lessons from Jesus' Temptation
07:29 What Not to Do When Tempted
11:18 Knowing There is a Way of Escape
12:47 Setting Yourself Up for Success
27:10 Knowing That We Can Fall
27:34 Turning to God
30:06 Overcoming Sexual Temptations
33:38 Taking Extreme Measures
36:23 Controlling Ourselves
39:29 Getting Back Up After Failure
44:15 Confessing and Repenting of Sin
47:10 Submitting to God and Resisting the Devil
48:46 Doing a Reality Check
49:19 Finding Freedom in Jesus
E231: Can We Trust The Bible?
Takeaways
Jesus' words are trustworthy and will not pass away.
The discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls reaffirms the accuracy of the Old Testament.
Translations of the Bible are necessary for people of different languages to understand God's Word.
Textual variants exist, but they do not undermine the overall trustworthiness of the Bible.
Individuals must make a decision to trust and obey the teachings of the Bible.
Chapters
00:00 Can We Trust the Bible?
00:57 Jesus' Words Will Not Pass Away
01:24 Jesus' Resurrection
03:01 Jeremiah and the Preservation of God's Word
04:27 The Fear of God's Word
05:53 The King's Attempt to Destroy God's Word
06:51 The Preservation of God's Word
07:20 The Dead Sea Scrolls
08:47 The Accuracy of the Old Testament
09:17 The Cyrus Cylinder
10:16 The Isaiah Scroll
11:41 Bible Translations
12:40 Textual Variants and Mark 16:9-20
23:07 The Greek Septuagint
25:57 Translations Throughout History
28:53 The New Testament Writers
37:39 Responding to the Bible
48:10 Making a Decision
One Quick Correction: I mentioned there are over 5,700 manuscripts of the New Testament. That should be over 5,700 Greek Manuscripts of the New Testament.
E230: How We Got The Bible
Summary
This sermon explores the importance of the Bible and how it was preserved throughout history. It discusses the inspiration and writing of the Bible, the various writing materials used, the role of scribes, and the preservation of manuscripts and fragments. The sermon emphasizes the enduring nature of God's Word and the need for individuals to turn to the Bible for guidance and salvation.
Takeaways
The Bible is the Word of God and has been preserved throughout history.
The Bible was inspired by God and written by men.
Various writing materials were used, including stone, clay, wood, papyrus, and leather.
Scribes played a critical role in copying and preserving the Bible.
There are thousands of manuscripts and fragments that confirm the authenticity of the Bible.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction: The Importance of the Bible
02:56 How We Got the Bible: Inspiration and Writing
16:06 Writing Materials: Stone, Clay, Wood, Papyrus, Leather
39:46 The Preservation of the Bible: Manuscripts and Fragments
48:48 Conclusion: The Enduring Word of God
E229: Rejoice!
Summary
In this episode, Benjamin Lee explores the subject of joy and rejoicing. He distinguishes between happiness and joy, emphasizing that true joy is found in God. Lee discusses the definition of joy and its connection to the kingdom of God. He also addresses the obstacles that can hinder rejoicing, such as sin, suffering, and wrong mindsets. Ultimately, Lee emphasizes that true and lasting joy is rooted in Jesus Christ and the forgiveness of sins.
Takeaways
There is a distinction between happiness and joy, with joy being rooted in God.
True joy is not dependent on perfect circumstances but is a response to the grace of God.
Obstacles to rejoicing, such as sin and suffering, can be overcome through a focus on God and worship.
True and lasting joy is found in Jesus Christ and the forgiveness of sins.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Joy and Rejoicing
00:55 The Distinction Between Happiness and Joy
04:17 Finding True Joy in God
05:43 The Definition of Joy
06:42 The Kingdom of God and Joy
09:33 The Difference Between Happiness and Joy
12:54 Experiencing Joy in the Present and Future
14:19 Overcoming Obstacles to Rejoicing
E228: Run Your Marathon
Summary
In this episode, Benjamin Lee shares his personal experience of running a marathon and the lessons he learned along the way. He emphasizes the importance of setting challenging goals, seeking help, taking action, and following through. Benjamin also discusses the mindset required to overcome limiting beliefs and push through obstacles. He encourages listeners to run their own metaphorical marathons in life and embrace the journey of personal growth and achievement.
Takeaways
Set challenging goals that scare you and require help from others.
Don't be afraid to ask for help and seek guidance from experienced individuals.
Take immediate action and commit to your goals.
Push through limiting beliefs and overcome obstacles along the way.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Personal Marathon Experience
03:14 Preparing for the Marathon
04:10 Taking Action and Overcoming Challenges
08:22 Lessons Learned and Improvements for Next Time
11:18 Applying the Marathon Mindset to Life
E227: What Kind of Misery Do You Want To Have?
Summary
In this episode, Benjamin Lee discusses the concept of living intentionally and explores the idea of choosing the type of misery one wants to experience. He introduces the concept of the Pool of Misery, where one remains stuck in a cycle of negative habits or addictions, and contrasts it with the River of Misery, where there is an exit and the opportunity for growth. Benjamin emphasizes the importance of mindset and taking action to overcome challenges and improve one's life. He provides steps to overcome misery, including making a decision, taking action, seeking support, and enduring the process. Ultimately, he encourages listeners to choose the River of Misery for long-term freedom and fulfillment.
Takeaways
Living intentionally involves making conscious choices about the type of misery one is willing to endure.
The Pool of Misery represents staying stuck in negative habits or addictions, while the River of Misery offers an exit and the potential for growth.
To choose the River of Misery, one must have the right mindset, take action, seek support, and be willing to endure temporary discomfort.
By choosing the River of Misery, individuals can experience long-term freedom and positive transformation.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction: Living Intentionally
00:59 The Pool of Misery vs. The River of Misery
03:54 Mindset and Taking Action
05:21 Steps to Overcome Misery
06:20 Conclusion: Freedom in the River of Misery
E226: Living Intentionally
Summary
In this episode, Benjamin Lee discusses the concept of living intentionally. He shares personal experiences and stories to highlight the importance of being deliberate and purposeful in our lives. Benjamin emphasizes that success and spiritual growth do not happen by accident, but require intentional effort. He draws inspiration from Jesus as the ultimate example of living intentionally and encourages listeners to prioritize their relationship with God and His will. Benjamin concludes by challenging listeners to evaluate their own lives and strive to live intentionally in all aspects.
Takeaways
- Living intentionally means being deliberate and purposeful in our actions and decisions.
- Success and spiritual growth require intentional effort and focus.
- Jesus is the ultimate example of living intentionally, prioritizing His relationship with God and fulfilling His purpose.
- As Christians, we should strive to live intentionally, setting our minds on things above and devoting ourselves to God's work.
Chapters
00:00 Living Intentionally
03:03 How Did I End Up Here?
06:34 Jesus: The Ultimate Example of Living Intentionally
09:02 Living Intentionally as Christians
10:27 The Game Changer: Devoting Ourselves to God's Work
11:27 Are You Living Intentionally?
E225: Keep It Simple
In this episode, Benjamin talks about Keeping Things Simple.
Keep Your Fitness Plan simple.
Keep Your Education Opportunities simple.
Keep Your Finances Simple.
E224: How to handle Criticism
Summary
In this episode, Benjamin Lee discusses the topic of handling criticism. He starts by giving an update on the podcast and expresses his appreciation for the listeners. Benjamin then explores the experience of criticism and how it can be both fair and unfair. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the purpose of criticism and how it can be used to improve oneself. Benjamin provides practical tips for handling criticism, such as controlling anger, listening to feedback, and responding with love and discipline. He also highlights the example of Jesus in dealing with criticism and encourages Christians to expect criticism in their lives.
Takeaways
- Criticism is a common experience that everyone will face at some point in their lives.
- Handling criticism effectively is important in all areas of life, including personal relationships and professional settings.
- Understanding the purpose of criticism and its potential for growth and improvement is crucial.
- Practical tips for handling criticism include controlling anger, listening to feedback, and responding with love and discipline.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Podcast Update
01:44 The Experience of Criticism
04:11 Receiving Criticism in Different Areas of Life
06:36 Understanding the Purpose of Criticism
08:34 Handling Criticism and Rising Above
11:28 Self-Evaluation and Decreasing Criticism
12:57 Controlling Anger and Listening to Criticism
14:21 Responding to Criticism with Love and Discipline
15:50 Avoiding Complaints and Exalting Oneself
16:50 Following the Example of Jesus
17:08 Expecting Criticism as a Christian
E223: Genesis Chapter 4: Daily Bible Reading
Summary
In this episode, Benjamin Lee reads and reflects on Genesis chapter 4 of the Bible. He discusses key themes such as the overall story of the Bible and the prevalence of sin. He explores the lessons we can learn from Cain and Abel's offerings, God's warning and the power of choice, overcoming sin, and God's mercy. He also examines the consequences of sin and the progression of evil, as well as the hope found in calling upon the name of the Lord.
Takeaways
- The Bible tells a story that points to Jesus Christ.
- Sin continues to prevail on earth, but we have the power to resist and overcome it.
- God warns us about sin and gives us the choice to rule over it.
- God sees and knows all, even in the face of injustice and evil.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Reading Genesis Chapter 4
05:06 Key Themes: The Story of the Bible and the Prevailance of Sin
06:35Lessons from Cain and Abel's Offerings
07:05God's Warning and the Power of Choice
08:01 Overcoming Sin and God's Mercy
09:27 The Consequences of Sin and the Progression of Evil
10:25The Hope in Calling Upon the Name of the Lord
E222: Genesis Chapter 3: Daily Bible Reading
Summary
In this episode, Benjamin Lee continues the daily Bible reading with Genesis chapter three. The chapter tells the story of Adam and Eve's disobedience and the consequences they face. The serpent tempts Eve to doubt God's commands, leading to their decision to eat the forbidden fruit. As a result, sin enters the world, and Adam and Eve are expelled from the Garden of Eden. Despite their disobedience, God shows love and mercy by providing garments of skin to cover their shame.
Takeaways
- Sin is missing the mark that God has established and is disobedience to His commands.
- The serpent, identified as Satan in Revelation, tempts mankind through the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life.
- The consequences of sin include physical and spiritual separation from God.
- The devil promises much but always under delivers, and God's way is always the best way.
- We are responsible for our own decisions and cannot blame others for our choices.
- The Bible does not specify the kind of fruit Adam and Eve ate, reminding us to be careful about assumptions when reading Scripture.
- God's love and mercy are evident even in the midst of sin and disobedience.
Chapters
00:00Introduction and Genesis 3:1-7
01:22God's Response and Consequences (Genesis 3:8-19)
03:19Expulsion from the Garden (Genesis 3:20-24)
04:18Sin and Disobedience
04:48The Serpent and Temptation
06:10The Consequences of Sin
06:39The Deception of the Devil
07:22The Blame Game and Responsibility
07:51The Fruit and Assumptions
08:21God's Love and Mercy
E221: Genesis Chapter 2: Daily Bible Reading
Summary
In this episode, Benjamin Lee continues reading through the Bible with Genesis Chapter 2. He highlights God as the creator of all things and explains how Chapter 2 supplements the creation account in Chapter 1. Lee emphasizes the importance of work and the creation of woman as a helper for Adam. He also discusses the foundation of marriage and the instructions given by God.
Takeaways
- God is the creator of all things.
- Genesis Chapter 2 supplements the creation account in Chapter 1.
- Work is a good thing and is from God.
- The creation of woman as a helper for man is significant.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Genesis Chapter 2
03:55God as Creator and Supplement to Genesis Chapter 1
04:53 The Importance of Work
05:23 The Creation of Woman
06:23The Foundation of Marriage and Instructions
E220: Genesis Chapter 1. Daily Bible Reading
Summary
In this episode, Benjamin Lee announces a shift in the focus of the podcast and introduces a new format of reading through the Bible one chapter at a time. He starts with Genesis chapter 1, which describes the creation of the heavens, the earth, and mankind. Benjamin reflects on the power and creativity of God, the unique nature of mankind being made in the image of God, and the dominion given to humans over the animal kingdom.Takeaways
- The podcast is shifting its focus to reading through the Bible one chapter at a time.
- Genesis chapter 1 describes the creation of the heavens, the earth, and mankind.
- God is the source of all creation and has sovereignty, power, and creativity.
- Mankind is made in the image of God and has dominion over the animal kingdom.
Chapters
00:00Introduction and Podcast Shift
01:25Reading Through the Bible
03:23Genesis Chapter 1: Creation
08:18Recap and Reflections
E219: Focus on the Gains
Summary
In this episode, Benjamin Lee reflects on the new year and expresses gratitude to his listeners. He shares the story of how he started the podcast and the fears he had to overcome. Benjamin introduces the concept of the Gap and the Gain, emphasizing the importance of measuring success and progress. He discusses the practice of daily wins and weekly reflection to stay focused on the gains. Benjamin encourages listeners to make their future bigger than their past and appreciate the blessings they have. He concludes by mentioning his most popular podcast episode and teases future episodes about the I Can Do mindset.
Takeaways
- Measure success and progress by focusing on the gains rather than the gaps.
- Create a system to track daily wins and reflect on them weekly.
- Make your future bigger than your past by setting goals and measuring backward.
- Appreciate the blessings and successes you have in your life.
Chapters
00:00Introduction and Gratitude
01:22The Origin of the Podcast
03:19The Gap and the Gain
06:14Measuring Success and Progress
07:12Daily Wins and Weekly Reflection
09:01Focusing on Gains, Not Gaps
10:29Making Your Future Bigger Than Your Past
11:29Applying the Gap and the Gain to 2024
14:48Appreciating Blessings and Popular Podcast Episode
E217: Suffering Redeemed with Karis Meier
Summary
In this conversation, Karis Meyer shares her journey of suffering and how she has found hope and redemption in the midst of it. She discusses the importance of trusting God in uncertain times and finding deliverance in the midst of suffering. Karis also provides an overview of her book 'Suffering Redeemed' and shares insights on how to walk alongside those who are suffering. She talks about the challenges and blessings of navigating suffering in marriage and the role of scripture in finding strength. Finally, Karis shares where to find her and hints at what's next for her.
Chapters
00:00Trusting God in the Midst of Uncertainty
42:18Finding Deliverance in the Midst of Suffering
42:47Overview of the Book 'Suffering Redeemed'
44:45Walking Alongside Those Who Are Suffering
48:24Navigating Suffering in Marriage
51:38Memorizing Scripture as a Source of Strength
53:31Where to Find Karis Meyer and What's Next
Facebook author page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086940122365
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorkarismeier/
Website & Blog: https://karismeier.com
Amazon link to Suffering Redeemed: https://www.amazon.com/Suffering-Redeemed-Finding-strength-tomorrow-ebook/dp/B0BK5Q3LK2/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1IM9IU1VPFTW1&keywords=suffering+redeemed+karis+meier&qid=1670251412&sprefix=suffering+re%2Caps%2C157&sr=8-1
E218: How to end each week strong.
In this episode, Benjamin Lee shares tips on how to finish each week strong. He discusses the importance of rest and recovery, maintaining a consistent sleep schedule, and reviewing the wins of the past week. He also suggests identifying activities that energize and drain you to optimize your productivity and well-being.
Benjamin emphasizes the need to continuously build upon success and avoid complacency.
Takeaways
- Take time to rest and recover to maintain your well-being.
- Stick to a consistent sleep schedule to optimize your energy levels.
- Review your wins from the past week to celebrate your accomplishments.
- Identify activities that energize and drain you to make intentional choices.
Chapters
00:00Holiday Season and Weekend Activities
02:31Looking Forward to the Weekend
03:28Finishing Every Week Strong
04:24Reviewing the Past Week
07:17Energizing and Draining Activities
09:42Building Success and Avoiding Complacency
E216: What's Your Usual?
Whenever the apostle Paul went into a new city to preach, he had his custom of going into a synagogue (Acts 17:1-2). It was his habit or something that was very usual for him to do.
What kind of customs do we have?
What is our usual?
Are we creating good habits or bad ones?
E215: In Case You Missed It
In this episode, I share a quick reminder about a trap to avoid during the holiday season.
- I update what's happening with the podcast during the holiday.
- I share a new podcast I'm creating which begins December 1st.
E214: Mind Gym Bro with Jim Brault
Jim Brault has spent 40 years searching out the best methods to train the mind. He ran one of the top Tony Robbins franchises, and was CEO of Navy SEAL Commander Mark Divine's Unbeatable Mind and SEAL FIT companies.
He is certified in breathwork, yoga, hypnotherapy, and has multiple black belts, and was a Fortune 500 CHRO. He is the author of 4 books, including Easy Makes Us Weak, is a sought after coach, and is the creator of Mind Gym Bro.
You can find Jim and connect with him at:
https://www.instagram.com/mindgymbro/
Facebook: Mind Gym Bro
Linkedin: Mind Gym Bro
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E213: Maureen Michele Petersen, MD on Reclaiming Life
Maureen Michele Petersen, MD is an award-winning leader, life coach, author, and physician. As a general pediatrician and allergist/immunologist, she has spent her career caring for patients with a variety of acute and chronic health problems. She is a military veteran and has enjoyed using her story-telling talent to teach young physicians the art of medicine. She is an accomplished life coach who helps parents of chronically ill children regain control of their lives and thrive at fulfillment. Maureen is the mother of three amazing children and has first-hand experience with being a parent of a child with long-term health issues. Maureen enjoys jumping rope, hiking, and playtime with her two extraordinary four-legged sidekicks!
You will enjoy this discuss and wisdom from Dr. Maureen!
E212: Korede Adedoyin: CEO of The Vemoye Foundation
You will be greatly encouraged from this conversation with Korede Adedoyin!
She is doing so many great things in the world! She is also my first International Guest! Awesome.
You can find her bio below.
Korede Adedoyin is the founder and CEO of The Vemoye Foundation; a charity set up to build Africa’s future workforce by increasing access to STEM education. Vemoye supports over 10,000 students across the West African region through its partner organisations.
Korede is also a Trustee for East London Connect, an education-based charity that helps black inner-city students in London aim higher and obtain a place within a Russell Group University. As a Law graduate from the University of Warwick, she is passionate about giving other young people the same educational exposure she had.
You can find Korede on
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thisiskorede/
Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/korede-adedoyin-frsa-4a134041
Website: vemoyefoundation.com
Email: korede@vemoyefoundation.org
E211: Navigating Difficult Days
In my most recent sermon, I began with a passage from Ecclesiastes Chapter 3, verses 1-9. The preacher begins by saying, "There is a time for everything."
Those are challenging words to hear, yet necessary. In life, there will be difficult days to face. How we navigate them will make all the difference.
Faith will be required!
E210: Mick, the Doctor of Digital Smith on Life, Faith, Work, and the Burning of America
I had a great conversation with Dr. Mick Smith. Mick, has a Ph.D and is an author, consultant, and is also a voice talent.
With over 4,000 books in his personal library, Mick knows a lot about history!
Mick also has a podcast called The Doctor of Digital. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-doctor-of-digital-gmick-smith-phd/id1545085984
In this episode, we discussed the following:
- How to setup your podcast. (0:00)
- The importance of having a podcast. (2:46)
- How did you get started in the industry? (5:55)
- The power of being a communicator. (11:17)
- Introverts vs. extroverts. (13:02)
- The importance of confidence in yourself. (20:18)
- The value of having a book library. (23:30)
- The burning america trilogy. (26:47)
- How do you find your passion? (33:19)
- Find something you’re passionate about. (36:49)
- The story of how my dad became indispensable. (42:29)
- How to stay on a consistent path of writing. (45:16)
You can also find his book called "The Burning of America" on Amazon. https://a.co/d/0yoXN0Q Below is a description of it.
This fictional account exposes the dark underbelly of the custody industry in American villages. Children are treated like footballs and are simply kicked from place to place, parental rights are routinely violated, often with one parent who is considered no more than a paycheck, and the custody enterprise of judges, lawyers, and counselors profit from the displacement and misery of children. The novel punches hard in the gut and does not let up until the untimely and tragic climax. Paul Theus is a respectable middle-class professor until his peaceful world is shattered as we find out from the first line: "No parent prepares for a child to be taken." Beware of strangers and watch out for the big bad wolf kids are told but what if a family unit is smoldered from within by a mother? Paul found the note that his wife was leaving for awhile tucked in a book about the Jon Bonet Ramsey child murder. The Bohemian mother Anne Theus inflames the threat posed by the idea that it takes the village court to raise a child. Do the courts really act in the best interest of the children? Parents plan for their children's home, school, clothes, food, and happiness but once the Theus' five-year daughter is kidnapped we are barraged by conflict for over three years until the terminal end. Is the terminal ending tragic or the only possible resolution to the conflict? You decide.
E209: Running with Running Coach Jessie B. Gruca
Jessie B. Gruca is a Boston Qualifying runner who is on a journey to complete a marathon in all 50 states began to visit friends and travel. Since beginning she has completed 24 marathons (in 22 states) along with multiple 5Ks, 10Ks, and half marathons. She has also had her experience as a triathlete completing many Sprint and Olympic distance triathlons along with a half ironman. Her motivation has allowed her to self-coached herself to PRs after reading multiple running books before finally deciding to get her RRCA running coach certification in 2021, to be able to help other runners improve their running and find the thrill as well. Her current PRs are a 19:32 5K, 1:30 half marathon, and 3:13 marathon. Jessie’s coaching philosophy is to make running fun while working hard to reach our goals! A lot goes into having a good training block including building up the aerobic base through easy running but also including speed work and longer runs based on the race distance, goals, and experience. To be a well-rounded runner, she values the importance of also including strength training and mobility work to improve performance and as a way to prehab to help avoid potential injuries. She can relate to having fully scheduled days and limited time to help provide ways to fit running into our lives in an enjoyable way while giving feedback and support throughout training. Not having left the Metro Detroit area in Michigan all of her life, she received her Bachelor's (2011) and Master’s (2012) in Civil Engineering at the University of Michigan and works as a Transmission Line Engineer at a Utility company. She is married to a Physical Therapist who runs his own clinic, a mom of two kids (boy and girl), and has a dog who joins her on a lot of her runs. Outside of running, working, and trying to stay on top of the family activities, she likes cozying up to read a book or watch TV shows, all things Disney, traveling, getting ice cream, and spending time with friends and family.
You can find her on Instagram @running.with.roses.
Her linktree is linktr.ee/running.with.roses
E208: Discipleship
- What did Jesus teach concerning Discipleship?
- Why is being a disciple a challenge at times? What gets in the way?
- This is what I recently preached on from Luke Chapter Nine verses 23-26.
I Can Do...So Can You!
E207: Candy Corn and the rise of the COTC (Children of the Corn)
In this Episode, I'm somehow talking about Candy Corn in a Candy Corn T-Shirt (which is really nice by the way)!
I tell the story of me not eating Candy Corn and others who are trying to persuade me to eat the Halloween/Fall Treat.
Are you one of the COTC or are you against Candy Corn?
If you want to join in on the fun in this great debate, you can follow my Facebook page dedicated to me against Candy Corn called Ben's Candy Corn Page!
E206: Do your goals scare you?
It's easy to become complacent and to rest on the accomplishment of the past.
But to get better, we have to keep challenging ourselves.
Our goals need to scare us.
E205: Who are we deceiving?
In this episode, we look turn to God's word to consider what it has to say about deceit.
It can be easy to deceive ourselves.
Have you been deceiving yourself?
E204: Seven Daily Habits of the Super Fit
I recently read a newsletter from Huel which caught my attention on the importance of habits and consistency.
I share these thoughts in this episode.
Habits and Systems are key when it comes to winning in nutrition and fitness.
Thanks for listening wherever you may be!
Please leave me a review and let me know how this podcast is helping you!
E203: Marvelous or Marvelously Helped?
There is so much to learn from the Kings recored in the Old Testament.
In this episode, we consider a few from 2 Chronicles 25-26.
We learn how God is able to help and to bring down.
We will learn a valuable lesson about pride, the power of God, and how we should view ourselves.
E202: How to encourage yourself
King David found himself in a very challenging situation in 1 Kings 30:1-6. Yet we see how he was able to navigate it.
It was not through his own strength, but rather God's. He encouraged himself in the Lord.
This podcast looks at how we can do exactly that!
E201: My conversation with Jay Robb the G.O.P (Guru of Peace)
For a number of years I've been using Jay Robb whey isolate protein. I've been a big fan of protein shakes and this has been one of my go to shakes.
Recently, I was curious and reached out to the man behind the supplement to see if he would be interested being on my show. He said yes!
In this conversation, we discuss Jay's passion for fitness, health, and promoting peace.
We talk about his journey into business and what his biggest priority is now.
I appreciate Jay Robb being on the show.
He has a genuine heart.
It was a fun conversation and different from many that I've had most recently.
We had a conversation where we talked about a variety of spiritual topics.
It's not often that people are willing to share what they believe.
Jay and I have many common beliefs and some that differ, but none the less it was an epic conversation.
Here's where you can find Jay.
Jay Robb, “The Guru of Peace”. More info JayRobb.com. Questions, problems or just say hi? Guru@jayrobb.com
E200: The LORD Lives
A common statement found throughout the Scriptures is, "The LORD Lives."
In this episode, we take a look at what this means and the significance of it in our lives.
The LORD Lives!
E199: The Holy Spirit and Feelings
In this episode, we study what the Bible has to say concerning the Holy Spirit and Feelings.
The book of Acts sheds a great deal of light as we study the Holy Spirit.
Sometimes, feelings can override the facts that are given to us in scripture.
We must be able to navigate the Facts of what the Holy Spirit has done and our Feelings.
E198: Just for Today!
Dale Carnegie in his book, "How to stop worrying and start living" shares a program that will bring about more cheerfulness and decrease worry.
It's called "Just for Today" and was created by Sibyl F. Partridge. There are 10 action items in this daily program.
In this episode, I share each one and challenge you to implement these into your life.
Just for Today! Jesus says, "Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble." Matthew 6:34
E197: Do Not Worry
Is it possible? Can it really be as simple as Jesus says in the Sermon on the Mount?
Do not worry!
There are numerous actions we can learn from the Holy Scriptures to help us to overcome being consumed with worry.
E196: You Snooze You Lose! The Parable of the Ten Virgins
Are you a procrastinator?
Do you find yourself rushing until the last minute to get certain action items completed?
While we can recover in certain areas of our life when we fall behind, there's an area of our lives where we must stay prepared!
E195: Why Am I Feeding Pigs?
Choices have consequence. The consequences may be good or they may be bad.
In this sermon, I discuss a young man who found himself feeding pigs. He reached the lowest of the low.
Have you ever found yourself in a place like that? Listen as we learn why we sometimes may find ourselves feeding pigs.
E194: Why Did Jesus Have To Die?
It's a question a lot of people want answers too.
How would you answer this question?
Let's study together and see what the Bible has to say!
E193: "What If..." with RN/Health Coach/Personal Trainer Lee Forrester
I had a great conversation with Coach Lee Forrester. You will be inspired listening to Lee and her journey to health. Something that really stood out to me was her excitement about life and getting better. In this conversation, we discuss:
- Lee's challenges growing up being overweight.
- The power of our thoughts and why they are so important.
- Why it's never too late to get started with exercise.
- Aging doesn't have to be awful.
As a child Lee felt invisible and insignificant and found being overweight an additional struggle. Self image issues stemming from childhood can hold a person from personal and work life success.
Now that Lee has found healthier ways to eat well and be well, she now uses that experience to guide others who also battle with unwanted weight particularly women in their 40's and 50's to a place where they feel in charge and in control of their bodies while gaining confidence so they can show up fully in life and professionally while getting into their best health ever.
Lee is best known for her common sense holistic approach to good food, and health while finding a way to move (exercise if you will)so that you can have the confidence you crave. Take it from Lee, who knows that if the chubby girl who hated PE and came almost last in any track event can support you on your feel amazing path to health and fitness
You can find Lee below
Instagram: @coachingbylee
E192: Smart Control
A simple drive on the highway reminded me of a few life lessons that we can easily forget.
E191: Happiness Islands
I recently reviewed a book in my office called, "The 80/20 Principle: The Secret to Achieving More with Less."
I came across a great exercise that I want to share with you. It's called "Happiness Islands."
Enjoy!
E190: Founder and CEO of Fit Vegan Blueprint Maxime Sigouin on Commitment vs. Motivation
I had the pleasure of interviewing Maxime Sigouin. Maxime is the founder of Fit Vegan Coaching and the Fit Vegan Blueprint program's creator. He helps vegans get lean, toned, thrive, and become their best self on a whole foods plant-based lifestyle. Maxime has been on an amazing journey! In this podcast, we discuss what caused him to make the decision to become vegan. We also discuss distinguishing between being motivated vs. being committed. 1. The importance of how check points will help you to attain your goals. 2. The importance of how fast we can get back on the wagon and winning the next meal. 3. What to do if you want to become vegan.
Here's where you can find Maxime.
The Fit Vegan Podcast
https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=1540427138
The Maxime Sigouin Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/maxime-sigouin-podcast/id1680354704
Fit- Vegan Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/fitvegan
https:www.instagram.com/maximes_official/
Free Fit Vegan Facebook Community
https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefitvegancommunity